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When to use say
сказать привет
извиниться
сказать да
сказать нет
сказать что-то
say usage examples
Пожалуйста, скажи своё имя медленно.
Please say your name slowly.
Мне нужно сказать тебе одну вещь.
I need to say one thing to you.
Similar words
the basic word for using words to tell someone something
to say something to a person; often with the listener mentioned
to use your voice to communicate; often more formal than 'talk'
to speak with someone, usually in an informal or two-way way
to say something clearly and formally, especially as a fact or opinion
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say synonyms
What's the difference between say / tell / speak / talk / state / mention
the basic word for using words to tell someone something
She said hello.
Она сказала «привет».
Please tell me your name.
Пожалуйста, скажите мне ваше имя.
Can you speak louder?
Можешь говорить громче?
We talked for an hour.
Мы разговаривали час.
The report states that prices will rise.
В отчёте сказано, что цены вырастут.
He mentioned the meeting yesterday.
Он упомянул вчерашнюю встречу.
to say something, often with effort or in a very exact way
He uttered a single word.
Он произнёс только одно слово.
She remarked that it was late.
Она заметила, что было поздно.
The president declared a state of emergency.
Президент объявил чрезвычайное положение.
They announced the results today.
Сегодня они объявили результаты.
She expressed her opinion clearly.
Она ясно выразила своё мнение.
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How to pronounce say and what this word means
say translation: сказать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce say
/seɪ/
say translation
сказать
say examples
Please say your name slowly.
say transcription
/seɪ/, /seɪ/
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use words to tell
say pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
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say definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Please say your name slowly. Translation: Пожалуйста, скажи своё имя медленно.
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